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Announcements

2020-21 Enrollment Deadline Extended to July 15

The deadline for completing the enrollment form for Fall 2020 has been extended to July 15.  Complete the form. 

Dogwood's Virtual Summer Learning Opportunities

Dogwood and FCPS are offering the following optional opportunities to support student learning throughout the summer months.

2020-21 Kindergarten & New Student Registration (and Virtual Kindergarten Orientation)

We're excited to welcome our newest Dragons to Dogwood Elementary School! Looking for information about registering a new student with us for 2020-21? Please fill out this form to start the registration process!

Parents, of kindergarten students, watch our virtual kindergarten orientation presentation, available in both English and Spanish.

Update Your Student's Contact Information

Dogwood Families--If your contact information has changed, please be sure to make updates online through weCare@School a feature of FCPS 24-7 Learning: Parent View (Blackboard) or by contacting Pam Taylor PJTaylor@fcps.edu. 
Click this announcement for the direct links to update your information.

Return to School – Frequently Asked Questions

View the answers to questions that parents have submitted about the 2020-21 school year. 

Return to School - Fall 2020 Enrollment Options and Form

For the coming year, parents and caregivers have two learning options for their students. Compare the two options and complete this enrollment form by July 15, 2020.

Distance Learning Resources for Parents and Students

Dogwood wants to support parents and students during school closure so we've put together this page of resources.

Reading Help at Home

Learn how you can help your child with reading using the resources found here.

FCPS Virtual Summer Learning

FCPS is offering a variety of optional virtual opportunities to support student learning throughout the summer months.

Upcoming Events at Dogwood Elementary School

See all events

Thursday Folders

View this year's Thursday Folders

Attendance Form

Submit an absence online

Change in Dismissal Form

Submit a dismissal/transportation change online

Mental Health Resources: 24/7 Emergency Numbers

Dogwood Elementary School Features

Dogwood's Reading Challenge!!

April 03, 2020
Dogwood Dragons, let's join in a collective reading challenge! Click to learn how. We are looking forward to reporting our progress on the Morning News each Friday!

Read Alouds by our Dogwood Staff!!

March 18, 2020
Hey Dragons! Watch and listen to your teachers as they read one of their favorite books to you! There will be more videos posted so keep checking back.

Family Science Night Success!

January 28, 2020
Watch a great video that showcases this fun night of learning!
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FCPS News and Features

Return to School Enrollment

Dr. Brabrand sent information to families on how to select the learning option that is best for their family to return to school.

Update on Enrollment Letter and July 6 Town Hall

An update from Dr. Brabrand about the parent enrollment letter, a Town Hall meeting, and summer food resources.

School Board Passes LGBTQ+ Pride Month Resolution

The Fairfax County School Board passed a resolution in support of LGBTQ+ individuals and Pride Month at its business meeting on June 25.

South County HS Art Teacher Receives Maynor Biggers Award

Justyne Fischer, who teaches art at South County High, has been awarded the 2020 Maynor Biggers Award from Hampton University.
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